North East ISD Superintendent Sean Maika was selected by the National School Public Relations Association as a 2022 Superintendent to Watch, a Dec. 15 news release said.

The Superintendent to Watch honor goes to school district leaders with fewer than five years of experience who demonstrate dynamic, fast-paced leadership with strong communication at its core, the release said.

Maika is one of 25 superintendents nationwide who were selected for this honor, which recognizes their innovative and effective use of technology to engage and inform the school community, and to expand two-way communication and outreach efforts, the release said.

NSPRA Executive Director Barbara Hunter said this year’s honorees understand the importance of effective communication in building trust and relationships with families, employees, students and community members in their districts.

“These emerging leaders have proven to be dedicated champions of innovative communication efforts to advance their districts’ success,” Hunter said.